Gerry in Idaho

I want to clear some of this up. Cabelas DID NOT get a bunch of machines. In fact they were issued a very small amount, just like many of us dealers. I assure you, nobody has received a detector from them yet, but I and many other dealers have put NOX in the hands of our early customers. We all received detectors and most of us chose to deal with our loyal customers. Cabelas does not care 1 iota who they get their money from and they don't care who's hands it ends up in. But most of us dealers don't sell that way. I know of a couple dealers who put machines on EBAY. Why? It is their option to sell to anyone, as long as they get paid, they don't care. I could have done so with my 1st batch or the 2nd, but I choose to deal with my customers and the 1st ones are the same customers who supported me in times past. I have a feeling those who put their money with Cabelas (yes a small amount of units - really small) will get sent out. The majority of people who purchased will never get a tracking #. Minelab is not giving any favorites to Cabelas I assure you. Keep your name on the list of the dealers you initially worked with and be patient. Or, I have plenty of other brands to sell anyone if interested? The good thing is the internet if full of info. The bad thing is sometimes there is too much read into it.

I’m by no means the biggest multi line dealer or the oldest and in fact not even Top 10. Certainly not one of the smartest…as I sometimes ruffle a few feathers. But I do know detectors and know many of them very well. In the 20+ years I have been selling all the top brands of detectors, I have never witnessed this kind of buzz for a new model. What caused the Equinox Blow Up is COMPETITION, so I’m not giving Minelab all the kudos just yet. Lets give credit where credit earned. Hats off to White’s for 1st digital Smart Detectors, and then colored LCD screens. My Ball Cap is tipped to Tesoro for making a fine series of Micro Max (smaller than your fist) detectors that find many small items many other units miss. I just wish they would have done something more in the last 15+ years. I heard they are working on it though. Hats off to Fisher for their fabulous 2 frequency detectors… 15+ years ago. At least they dropped the prices of some very popular F series…They have to be competitive. 2 Hats off to Garrett #1 for offering us a completely waterproof detector with digital processor and priced easily under $1000. #2 Garrett for grabbing 2 of my crazy (and now very popular) friends from MT and putting them on TV using the AT series detectors. Even though you may not like some of their tree humping antics… you have to admit…Just brilliant marketing. In person, those two guys are stand up citizens and ambassadors for our hobby. My big Cowboy hat goes off to XP Deus for making a compact wireless detector with extreme speed. They really came out of nowhere and have done us detectorists fantastic finds in trashy sites. They’ve become a serious player…I’ll admit it. Now we have the NOX and this can only be accomplished with my Giant 5 Gallon Sombrero Hat to Minelab. Today and for the next few months anyways, Minelab earns the honors. Not only do we get Waterproof, Compact & Lt wt. Wireless/Digital, True Multi Purpose, Lighting Fast Processor and new Multi IQ Technology all for under $1000. And even with one of them being $650. Is Minelab out of their minds or is this just another genius chess move? So now we see the direction and future. At least I do and many other sets of inquisitive eyeballs are peaking in. Equinox Multi IQ is soon going to be the norm for Minelab. The up and coming Hurricane series should be even more exciting. Isn’t Hurricane season just a few months away? After current model inventory is moved and cleared out..the new models could be: Go Find equivalent with Multi IQ will be the - Hurricane Force 1 X-Terra equivalent will be Hurricane Force 2 Safari equivalent will be the Hurricane Force 3 E-Trac’s equivalent will be the Hurricane Force 4 CTX 3030 equivalent is called the Hurricane Force 5. Will these new up and coming models cause the firestorm the Equinox did? I don’t think so as I expect the prices to be more at that time. Why do I think the tag will be higher, at least with the Force 3 – 5? By then the majority of NOX users will have seen the benefits of Multi IQ and once that fuzzy feeling gets in your veins, its hard to not want the next best thing. Now with the other manufactures? It’s not over by any means. They are watching, working and strategizing. Deus, White’s, Garrett, Tesoro & Fisher all have their Engineers working behind the scene. Their teaser ads and leaks will start to appear in the next 18 to 24 months. Only if you folks knew… As a user, boy I sure love Competition. BTW. The big hat. Yes that's me. I'm a big Boise State football fan. Yes we're the little guys who play at home on the blue. I was at the BCS Fiesta Bowl when little Boise State took down Oklahoma, it was a David vs Goliath moment in my life. Actually one of the best college football games I have ever witnessed. Thanks Gerry Gerry's Detectors www.gerrysdetectors.com Gold Nugget Field Training & Genuine Metal Detecting Experts

As a Veteran and a Multi Line Dealer, I've mentioned the importance of such and have been told by the others who do not offer it.. "We are looking into all ways to promote our products". Maybe the Equinox Firestorm will shake things up? Sorry...No Maybe... IT IS.. and the Heat is getting Hotter by the day.

At first things were going smooth for Veterans with the Military Discount some dealers allow. Then the funny stuff started happening and I assure you, the rules will be changing. I just hope they don't get rid of it totally. Right now I am still offering the full 15% until Minelab tells me something different. Hopefully the other brand name manufactures get on board and offer something similar. Thanks for sharing that very informative link Vanursepaul, much kind of you.

Yes the Elvis doo is there. And I did not even stand on my head to see that one.

LipCa, It is much easier for me to stand on my head and break my neck 90 degrees than to turn my computer over. Yes you are right my friend I see it too. Eagle Eye LipCa is your new name.

There are so many newer users to some of the digital readout detectors who are getting the Equinox and even new 1st time buyers of a detector, you need to know. This is not an Equinox flaw..it is with most detectors I have tested. When hunting parks or even old yards and you decide to reject the common US 1 cent, it is zinc and not copper. So yes it would seen to be wise to do so...as you can still find the older copper wheat back cents....YES....Not so fast my friend. Many of the really old Indian Head Cents read the same as a zinc cent and even a few of the early teens wheat backs do as well on many machines. So here is the TRICK from a salty dawg. I accept zinc cents and Use the DEPTH INDICATOR to see if it is shallow or deep. Very seldom will a zinc cent be deep as the older copper coins and especially the IH cents.

Fantastic video and very well done. The CTX 3030 can do the same thing, but most folks do not know it. Now we all get to have the same capabilities with a detector much more affordable. Thanks for sharing Steve and a big thanks to Bill for showing.

Just to clear up some info for all. 1 of these 3 items will work for my business to allow the 15% and Minelab has agreed. 1) Either a copy of DD-214 (yes you may black out the SS#). 2) Either copy of Military ID card (yes you may block out any #'s). or 3) Copy of VA card (yes you can black out #'s). Any of those 3 will work for www.gerrysdetectors.com How to get it to dealer? Simply scan and email or take a picture with your phone and email.

When I found that Potato, I had to run back to the truck and get the GoPro. So it was not a real actual dig, but I did find it 15 minutes earlier. Yes I too started out with the White's Gold Master-II, then upgraded to the V-Sat, then went Fisher Gold Bug-2 and White's GMT. Yes the GMT video I did has help many GMT owners and also educated some dealers to sell more White's machines. This video I did in AZ using PI (Pulse Induction). The site I detected was pounded by other detectors, but with the smooth operation of the Commander 11" MONO coil (one of my all time favorites is the 15" x 12" though) I was able to take a dance. (yes I need a good lady to give me lessons). BTW. Lesson to learn for some folks who own a GPX (Reverse Signal vs Normal Signal). The different Timing on a GPX can change the pattern of the tone (signal). When in unknown ground, never assume.

Wloch248, The Military Discount is good on certain level of metal detectors. The Accessories and GoFind series do not qualify. Hope this helps my friend...and thank you for your service. Gerry at www.gerrysdetectors.com USMC

idahogold. I try to help all people with detectors (time provided) as my own customers do come 1st. When I turned this hobby of 40+ years into a job 20+ years ago, I had plans to be different. I want to be out in the field with customers where the action is and never get to the point where I was tied to a phone or in the shop. I learned from my dealer friends back in the day and I also learned there is a way to travel with detectors and write it off. Thanks for the kind words. Is the nugget in this video the one you were talking about?

Original GOLDEN EAGLE NUGGET dug by Gerry McMullen with a Minelab GP series metal detector in Northern Nevada. No, it is not slag. It is a genuine nugget dug up in the desert. How much would an NFL Football player from Philadelphia Eagles pay for this solid gold piece to hang around their neck?

Condor, It was good to read your findings and hopefully some of this will help. Yes I truly agree with JW. On all "Metered Identification Detectors", and especially digital readout units, the ID is not a given. The use of ID is mostly for easy to find clear and clean signals near the surface. The smaller the target, the deeper it is and the more the mineralized the soil, the less accurate the ID system is and that is why so many gold detectors in past either did not have them or if they did, it was a simple Ferrous or Non Ferrous (left or right) reading. I too know for a fact that a tiny nugget at depth will not even move the ID on some machines, but you heard a break, tick or change on a machine with threshold. Even a 1 ounce solid nugget will not read accurately any any detector when pushed to the outer limits. Just as a 1 ounce nugget at 6" in extremely mineralized soil will not read accurately on some machines. Using Identification...There is no 100% Guarantee, unless you dig it. Now for the coil making sounds. In most gold detectors if you bump the coil to a rock or even a bush on occasion you'll get a little noise. 1st thing I would recommend is to drop the GAIN or SENSITIVITY (same thing) a couple clicks and try it again. Keep us posted of your progress. And good luck.

I've never seen such big gold. And that dime...Is HUGE.

I feel the pain and then some. I was informed that my customers come 1st. So in return I do not even have one in my own shop to show anyone. It is kind of frustrating since I do have a class coming up next month and am sure there could be a couple in the class wanting to know more. But I will not have one to learn before hand. At least my customers will be getting them.

With age comes wisdom and what I like about King Soloman is his openness to new technology and willingness to try it. I speak with so many hunters who are stuck to one brand or machine because they are successful. Nothing wrong with, but when something new comes along that can do the same old and more, or is that and lighter, plus 100% waterproof and better selection of tones...it will eventually put more treasures in the point. The only negative, is the learning of the new and what to do with the old. Open mind and acceptance to new concepts and detector technologies is what allows the hunted out sites to give a little more. Are you on board with new or going home with the same old girl? Thanks for sharing Steve, as Terry is a well known and respected voice in our community.

What is your best gold ring Skate? BeachHunter, Are you expecting the Templar Cross on the West Coast or do you travel quite a bit hunting on East Coast. JoeRivers, You might need a GPZ-7000 to find it..I don't know how deep it is? Mitchel, I imagine your ring collection is worthy. Hopefully the NOX has some Show/Tell moments for you this season? Northeast, Most Aussies are only focused on Au, so take advantage of the ones wearing blinders and open the door for many other styles of hunts. It is amazing the amount of silver coins still out there. DukeBoxer, I have been fortunate to save a Reale, but the 8 has still dodged me coil. Norm S, This video is for you my friend. The feeling of self accomplishment goes beyond the value of the ring.

2 of my Field Staff were with me at the Minelab Conference when that video was released. Yes the statement "Performance is Everything" is perfect. I just wish they would not have shown the Go-Find so much in the video... Lunk, Now I know why you have so many Minelabs. Nice catch Steve.

While most 99% of the population is waiting for their NOX to arrive I got to thinking of all the cool treasures I have found and what I would really like to find with mine, when it gets here. I know there will be some people who want to add sarcasm and such, but I would prefer this thread to be about an Equinox find. Thanks for your support in keeping to the theme of this original post. My goal is to find a nice size diamond ring. Yes I have found a few before, but they are still highly prized by my wife. And the more I want to find one, the more I might get to go. So lets hear your "I want to find with my Equinox a ..." story. Be sure to come back and update us when you do... and photos are always a bonus. Video is of a really nice diamond ring I found with my SDC-2300 (yes it too is 100% Waterproof).

Glad to see one of my Customers ALL SMILES. Yes Wayfarer, get out there and use it. Jackpine, You got me thinking..I actually have some of Boise's Finest as my customers. 3 of the Police Search Team were in the shop last week getting their new Crime Scene Detectors. I'll be training them in the next few weeks.

Nuke em, I agree Air test are for show. But to see how the tone breaks at certain depths is INFORMATIVE INFO. In the short amount of time he has had the detector and wanting to get a quick video out for us all, the Air Test showed us something. I look forward to you putting up a video of actual undug targets in ground so I can learn much more. Yes it will take, but I know you want to show us.

Chase, It happens in all industries and or walks of life. But the reality is...most dealers are great people and want to help their customers. Al, I was not making fun of Chevy...but trying to laugh a few people who hit the link and seen the new 2018 Chevy Equinox. Wonder how many started reading it??? InTroube, Never use REVERSE my friend, lol.

You mean we can learn something from FB? King George Copper. I think I dug one once in North Carolina? Thanks again.

When I have time I too enjoy watching videos as it allows me to catch little bits of info and add that to my own puzzle. If I catch a few tips here, a couple there in a different video and maybe 1 from another..eventually my pieces come together and help me learn something.